Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like reading?
Thí sinh
Yes, I do like reading, but not as much as I used to when I was a little child. Nowadays the materials I am reading are always related to my research and these are some literatures about some research field.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Thí sinh
I prefer to read on paper because this is just a habit that was developed in my childhood and I really like the smell of the new books. I would like to Smith the smell of.
Giám khảo
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Thí sinh
Well, when I am reading some literature that is related to my studies and my research, I need to read the detail thoroughly. And when I am just reading for fun, maybe reading some novels, I can just read it, not carefully.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Thí sinh
Well it depends on the goal for which I am reading because if I am just looking for some detail or information I prefer to scan the book and if I am enjoying the the feeling of reading I just prefer.
Do you like reading?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and natural: start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details. Avoid repetition (e.g., 'some literatures about some research field') and minor grammar errors. Use linking words to show contrast (e.g., 'however' or 'but') and a concise reason for the change.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy reading, but not as much as when I was a child. Nowadays I mainly read academic articles for my research, which are more technical and less leisurely, so I have less time for fiction.
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Keep the answer natural and correct any unclear phrases. Provide a clear topic sentence, then one specific reason and a brief example. Avoid unclear or incorrect words (e.g., 'Smith the smell'). Use a linking phrase like 'because' or 'since'.
Ví dụ: I prefer reading on paper because I grew up with books and enjoy their tactile feel and the smell of new pages. For example, when I read printed journals I feel more focused and relaxed than when I read on a screen.
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Structure the response with a clear topic sentence and use linking words to contrast the two situations (e.g., 'whereas' or 'however'). Be more specific about what 'reading carefully' involves (e.g., noting methods, highlighting) and give a concise example.
Ví dụ: I need to read carefully when the material relates to my research because I must understand methods and results in detail. However, when I read novels for pleasure I usually skim or read more casually to enjoy the story.
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Start with a direct topic sentence that summarizes your preference depending on purpose, then give one or two clear examples. Avoid trailing off at the end; finish the sentence with a clear conclusion. Use linking words like 'if' and 'otherwise' or 'when'.
Ví dụ: It depends on my goal: if I'm searching for specific facts I scan the text to save time, but if I'm reading for pleasure or to learn deeply I read in detail to fully understand the content.
× Yes, I do like reading, but not as much as I used to when I was a little child.
✓ Yes, I do like reading, but not as much as I used to when I was a child.
Use 'a child' instead of 'a little child'; 'little' is unnecessary and nonstandard in this context. The past tense structure 'used to' is correct.
× Nowadays the materials I am reading are always related to my research and these are some literatures about some research field.
✓ Nowadays the materials I read are always related to my research; they are literature about my research field.
'Some literatures' is incorrect: 'literature' is an uncountable noun so do not add plural 's.' Also simplify tense to present simple 'I read' for habitual action and replace vague 'some research field' with 'my research field.' Use a semicolon or separate sentences for clarity.
× I prefer to read on paper because this is just a habit that was developed in my childhood and I really like the smell of the new books.
✓ I prefer to read on paper because this habit developed in my childhood, and I really like the smell of new books.
'Was developed in my childhood' is passive and wordy; active simple past 'developed' is more natural. 'The new books' implies specific books; use 'new books' generally.
× I would like to Smith the smell of.
✓ I would like to smell it.
Sentence is ungrammatical: 'Smith' is incorrect verb choice and 'the smell of' lacks an object. Use 'smell it' to refer back to 'new books.' Alternatively: 'I would like to smell them.'
× Well, when I am reading some literature that is related to my studies and my research, I need to read the detail thoroughly.
✓ Well, when I am reading literature related to my studies and research, I need to read the details thoroughly.
'Some literature' is unnecessary; 'literature' suffices. 'The detail' should be plural 'the details' or simply 'details' because multiple points are meant. Remove 'that is' for conciseness.
× And when I am just reading for fun, maybe reading some novels, I can just read it, not carefully.
✓ And when I am just reading for fun, for example novels, I can just read without being careful.
Pronoun 'it' is vague and awkward. Use 'without being careful' or 'not carefully' placed correctly: 'read without being careful' is more natural. Also 'maybe reading some novels' is better as 'for example novels.'
× Well it depends on the goal for which I am reading because if I am just looking for some detail or information I prefer to scan the book and if I am enjoying the the feeling of reading I just prefer.
✓ Well, it depends on my reading goal: if I am just looking for details or information, I prefer to scan the book; if I am enjoying the feeling of reading, I prefer to read in detail.
Run-on sentence and repetition 'the the.' 'Some detail' should be 'details or information.' The final clause 'I just prefer' is incomplete; specify 'to read in detail.' Use punctuation and parallel structure for clarity.